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politics49m ago
The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House - and what they teach us
- The Guardian documents ten AI-generated White House images shaping political messaging from 2025 to 2026.
- Experts call the trend ‘slopaganda,’ a mix of memes and deepfakes used in official messaging.
- Trump is depicted in various AI images, including as a king and a Star Wars-inspired Jedi figure.
- The article notes at least one image used a Studio Ghibli style to depict immigration enforcement.
- Critics warn such posts can mislead audiences even after corrections or denials.
- The piece frames the White House as actively engaging with online trends through AI-generated content.
- Critics highlight the risk of deepfakes being mistaken for authentic government communications.
- The article connects AI imagery to broader concerns about authoritarian messaging and visual propaganda.
- Scholars warn AI-driven visuals can have lasting influence beyond corrections.
- The Guardian highlights public and political reactions to the White House’s AI posts.
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